SHIMANO 22 Expride 166M-2

A wide lineup covers modern fishing. A new high-cost performer that plays the core of Shimano bass rods.

A high-cost performer who plays the core of Shimano bass rods has renewed its debut with an impregnable lineup that covers advanced techniques. A new edge-type carbon monocoque grip that combines ease of grip and looks has been newly adopted to achieve further lightness and sensitivity. While focusing on the royal road items that are the basis of fishing, we boast a wide lineup that fully supports modern bass fishing, including those that focus on new trends such as big baits, midst, and power finesse. While the use of bass rods is subdivided and complicated, NEW EXPRIDE clearly reflects each concept. As a rod that fills the gaps in the tackle system, and as a rod that explores new fishing, you are sure to find the one you want.

Expride 166M-2 :

VERSATILE Concept

Technical utility specs that support aggressive bass fishing games that anglers envision, regardless of style or field. While maintaining the versatile performance and rod power proven in successive series, it suppresses repulsion during casting and action input, and is tuned to a more regular action than the previous work. This newly defined "balance between suppleness and restoration performance" contributes to the stability of the lure action of the operation system such as top water plugs and the improvement of hooking accuracy of worming.

Adoption of edge type carbon monocoque grip provides further sharpness in operability.

And from this work, the long-awaited carbon monocoque grip was installed in the Expride. As a result, it has achieved further weight reduction from the conventional model, and has realized sharp operability. The Expride uses an "edge type" carbon monocoque grip that is an evolution of the round shape. Casting accuracy is improved by the edge shape that creates a finger catch when gripped. It also supports the flight distance up and contributes to the improvement of the holding power.

Further brushed up the design and usability.

The EW Xpride has an easy-to-understand item structure, and in addition to the topic of adopting a carbon monocoque grip, it has been brushed up in terms of design and ease of use. The reel seat and carbon monocoque grip use a non-slip matte rubber coating even when wet. Furthermore, by adopting a matte finish on the base of the blanks, it has a more fearless image. In addition, the concept and item name are printed on the carbon monocoque grip part, so you can quickly select the rod you want to use when arranging it on the boat or taking it out from the in-vehicle rod holder.

Perfection sheet XT reel seat with non-slip matte rubber coating.

Adopted a fearless matte finish on the base of the blanks.

The concept and item name are printed on the matte rubber coated carbon monocoque grip so that you can quickly find the one you want to use.

A group of items like a "textbook" that captures the trends of modern bass fishing.

NEW EXPRIDE is characterized by a wide range of items that are compatible with techniques that demonstrate high power in modern bass fishing, centered on standard items. For example, the 1610M-S, which uses Taftec ∞ Solid for the tip of a super classic model like the 1610M, and combines hooking power and delicate terrain sensing power, and the 264M+ and 270MH+ that adapt to power finesse assuming the use of PE lines. Such a lineup is an item that looks at the latest trends. As the lineup becomes more complicated, it becomes more difficult to choose a rod that suits you, but XPRIDE is organized into six concepts: "BFS", "Glass Composite", "Swim & Big Bait", "Power Game", "Versatile", and "Taftec ∞". change. The concept name corresponding to that count is printed on the ring on the top of the reel seat (bottom for spinning) and the rear grip, so you can select it without hesitation. It can be said that the textbook lineup of modern bass fishing, which makes it easy to understand the condition of the rod that matches the fishing method, is also a feature of this EXPRIDE.

Expanded models equipped with Excite Top.

The Expride 265UL+ and 267L+ appeared in the previous work as items that adapt to the technique "midst" that effectively appeals to mid-level suspended bass. These models use the Excite Top, which intentionally makes the tip stiffer to give a greater sense of shake, automatically induces line slack, and creates a continuous rolling action.

Excite Top has the effect of making it easier for line slack to occur when shaking, and it is possible to automatically generate rolling action. In addition to midst, which is the image of a middle-class baitfish, the delicate shakes such as Nekorig and Downshot rig are exquisitely matched to effective fishing, making it a popular model. In addition to these two items, the NEW EXPRIDE lineup includes the more delicate 261SUL+. By expanding the range of baitfish to imitate, we are building a solid system for capturing clear lakes nationwide.